Your Morning Smile 
505 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in Nuevo Emperador, Arraiján, Panama 
Using Death as a Symbol, Suntracs and Other Groups Protest Against CSS Reforms 
Panama Government Proposes a 3-Year Increase in Retirement Age 
Passenger Arrested for Trying to Open the Door of a Copa Plane During Landing 
MEDIA WATCH: Water games as cattle die
Hoyporhoy, La Prensa Jan. 30 A WEEK before the official start of the carnival, the public expects consistency and clarity...
Drought busters, $127,000 to shower revelers.
WHILE the debate continues over water conservation during the ongoing drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, Panama’s Tourism Authority...
Mario Martinelli granted $2 million bail
MARIO MARTINELLI, brother of ex-president Ricardo Martinelli bought himself out of house arrest with $2 million on Friday January 29....
Ironman competition a windfall for taxman and tourism
By Margot Thomas THE IRONMAN competition in Panama on Sunday, January 30, is more than a sporting event. It is...
Canal opening day a moveable feast as cost claims drag on
THE PANAMA Canal expansion project, said to be 95% complete is more than a year behind schedule, and while its ...
OFF THE CUFF: Heat rurned up on firebrand deputy
PRD FIREBRAND deputy Zulay Rodríguez, who has never been slow to criticize her fellow legislators even to the point...
Judge combines Martinelli habeas corpus motions
TWO HABEAS CORPUS motions filed by ex-President Ricardo Martinelli defense lawyers in the case involving alleged illegal spying during his...
Metro Bus system now state owned
PANAMA’S 1,236 Metro buses are now the property of the state following the Friday Jan 29 finalization of the purchase...
CanadaPLUS Foundation upcoming events
By Margot Thomas A LAKE Gatun, jungle exploration, with a barbecue lunch included all at special member pricing is the...
Panama Law firm named in Brazil corruption scandal
A PROMINENT Panama law firm that plays a leading role in creating offshore companies, has been linked by Brazil’s public...
Nurses clash with police at presidency
NURSING TECHNICIANS struggled with officers of the Institutional Protection Service (SPI) and riot police at the entrance to the Presidency,...
Windfarm helps out as hydropower falls
THE WIND farm in Penonomé is partially offsetting the decrease in hydroelectric production brought on by of lack of rain...